How to pronounce allotropes
Say it like AL-uh-trohps. Allotropes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- trohps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allotropes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trohpsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of allotropes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-uh-trohps.
What does allotropes mean?
- plural of allotrope How to pronounce allotrope
Questions about saying allotropes
How do you pronounce allotropes?
Say AL-uh-trohps. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌtroʊps/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌtrəʊps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allotropes?
Allotropes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · trohps.
Is allotropes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæləˌtrəʊps/ (AL-uh-trohps).